Tag Archives: Illness

Most of us get colds on an annual basis, and they are typically nothing to worry about. If you have a healthy immune system, you …

Taking on health challenges alone is a hard game to play. Some days you might not have energy, be in pain, or even have symptoms …

Bad breath, or halitosis, can affect anyone at any time. After all, who wakes up in the morning with great breath? But persistent bad breath …

In a time when employee absences could be at an all-time high, it’s important to have an effective plan in place to manage them. And, …

Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting global lockdown has had many unexpected consequences, including a negative influence on our …

As health risks and medical uncertainties are a part of life, it goes without saying, preparing for emergencies is imperative for financial security and peace …

Unfortunately, it sometimes takes something horrific like a cancer diagnosis to invoke living a healthful lifestyle. That was the case with my mom, who lived …

A serious health issue in your family is something we all hope never happens. However, statistically, it is likely that most people will deal with …

There are many reasons why someone might be unable to work a conventional job. This time may also be temporary in nature or be indefinite. Chronic …

Sadly, illnesses like cancer and dementia will affect almost half of us in our lifetime. Many are directly affected and will not be able to …

Seeing someone you love cope with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder or any mental illness can be heart-breaking. There are times when you feel hopeless and …

Wouldn’t it be marvelous if we all had a crystal ball to peer into? This goes doubly for after a hard-hitting trauma like divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or an accident. These times can bring on a fog that lasts for months or even years. Though this isn't necessarily healthy, it's a normal response to things that change your life abruptly. I've been through some pretty horrific events in my life but also understand they contributed to the woman I am today. I do know that it's important to create a safe and healthful environment in order to heal and move on. Here are 5 things you can do to move forward after trauma.

Our brains and our bodies are intrinsically connected. As someone who has lived with chronic illness, I understand this connection very well. When the body hurts and cannot handle normal daily functions, the mental state can diminish. Ironically, as well, the body cannot heal when the mind is not functioning properly. Body-mind connection is imperative to life as well as healing.

It is common to feel disheartened or withdrawn when health conditions show up in our lives. The diagnosis might be long-term or temporary, treatable or only manageable. But …

With H1N1 on the rise and hitting much too close to home for my liking (2 people have died from it in my state recently), I thought it was a good time to flex some preventative muscle. Here are 10 more instant health boosters that you can apply today, or at least this week.